Cook Qualified

Anglicare Sydney; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness/Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare, cook and present high-quality meals for residents and customers, in line with production schedules and HACCP standards.

You will support a collaborative kitchen, lead by example, maintain food safety and quality, and help deliver outstanding dining experiences. A Commercial Cookery Certificate and a minimum of four years' hospitality experience are preferred, with strong communication in English.

Qualifications

• Commercial Cookery Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 4 years' experience within hospitality, catering or food production environments.
• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP and workplace health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals in line with production schedules and customer requirements.
• Ensure food is prepared, handled and stored safely in accordance with HACCP standards.
• Ensure production and distribution deadlines are met efficiently and accurately.
• Lead by example and contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Commercial Cookery Certificate

Job description

Transform lives, every single day

Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, support and strategy to make it happen.

We are a well-respected not-for-profit that’s been serving society’s most vulnerable for more than 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centred support. And now, we’re extending our reach and impact even further.

As a Cook, you will play a key role in delivering safe, nutritious and high-quality meals that enhance the dining experience for residents and customers. You will help ensure food services are delivered to the highest standard while supporting a collaborative and positive kitchen environment.

Join a supportive and purpose-driven team where quality, care and service are at the heart of everything we do.

Your Opportunity

As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality food products while supporting the efficient operation of our catering services. Working closely with the Food Services Manager and kitchen teams, you will oversee food preparation, maintain food safety standards and contribute to a positive customer experience.

You will play a key role in ensuring production schedules are achieved, food quality is maintained and team members are supported to deliver exceptional outcomes.

With professionalism, leadership and a commitment to quality, you will:

Food Preparation & Service Delivery

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals in line with production schedules and customer requirements
• Ensure food is prepared, handled and stored safely in accordance with HACCP standards
• Ensure production and distribution deadlines are met efficiently and accurately
• Lead by example and contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture

Food Safety & Compliance

• Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, WHS and food handling requirements
• Monitor cleaning and sanitation practices within designated work areas
• Maintain equipment and workspaces in a safe and hygienic condition

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor ingredients, preparation methods and storage procedures
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction

Safety & Workplace Culture

• Promote safe work practices and a positive workplace culture
• Report hazards, incidents and risks in accordance with organisational requirements

What You’ll Bring

You are a passionate Cook who takes pride in delivering quality food and creating positive customer experiences.

What's Required

• Commercial Cookery Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 4 years' experience within hospitality, catering or food production environments
• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP and workplace health and safety requirements

What's Preferred

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Competent spoken and written English

Why Anglicare

• We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support, and the dedicated people here who make it happen.
• At Anglicare, you’ll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that’s ready for the future. You’ll belong to a community of kind, humble, and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.
• On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:
• Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax-free.
• Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment and also tax free with salary packaging.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career
• Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers
• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family

Are you ready for a career, that means more?

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Application Close Date: September 21, 2026